Category: Digestion

Great Grains!

Grains get a negative rap but this is because people are eating the bad ones … refined grains in white flour, white bread, white rice, most cereals, biscuits etc.  These refined grains have the bran and sometimes the germ stripped from them (see picture).  They increase your risk of weight gain, heart disease and diabetes; and have Read More …

Obsessed with Chocolate?

So often in practice I hear clients say they are obsessed with chocolate!  Why is this?   Well there are many reasons as you will see below … • The sugar and fat content of chocolate is high which gives a certain amount of satiety.     • Tryptophan in chocolate is a precursor to making Read More …

Autumn Foods!

As mentioned before, it is good to eat foods that are in season as they are likely to have a higher nutrient content, are fresher and (hopefully) less expensive!  It also means  more variety which is really important for good health. Here are some  Autumn  Season fruit and veg: Fruit:  Apples, Bananas, Berries, Grapes, Grapefruit, Read More …

Spiced Nuts

These spiced nuts are easy, delicious, irresistible and (of course) healthy!  100g raw almonds 100g raw cashews 2 teaspoons olive oil ½ teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon salt Mix spices and salt together in a bowl and set aside.  In a heavy-based pan, cook the nuts over low Read More …

RESEARCH ON HOMEOPATHY

There has been a lot of talk in the media recently about homeopathy and research. Unlike many herbal medicines or nutritional supplements, it is difficult to have homeopathy researched through double blind, controlled studies. This is because, with Homeopathy, one remedy is chosen out of thousands that matches the symptoms of the individual.  For example, Read More …